We've all had "breaks" in our life path, caused either by our own choices or because, life. Those we see as successful in business and relationships sometimes seem to have it all at little personal cost. But many of them have been nearly broken by bumps in the road, or even messed things up in huge…
Eric Musselman knows what it's like to coach at the highest levels in the NBA. He also knows the feeling of being unseated from that position and let go of not one - but two - teams. With a lifelong desire to follow in the footsteps of his famous coach father, how did Muss glean from the experience of being let go and move on to rebuild a career he always wanted to have.
Politicians aren't known for candidly sharing their whoops moments, but Reno, Nevada Mayor Hillary Schieve wants to change how we view mistakes. She was recently re-elected as the leader of the Biggest Little City, and she says her first term was not without some stumbles. She says we need to be more open about our failures and recognize that we're all on the same team, trying to do our best.
As Holly sets out to launch the first true season of HIBT after a 6-episode run in college, she gives listeners a quick overview of what they can expect with the next bunch of shows.
Being a reporter for an NPR station sounds pretty sweet, and one might think those that make it to that level have it easy. KUNR, Reno Public Radio's Noah Glick tells me about his missteps and struggles before becoming a reporter. And how he almost gave up on life all together.
Dr. Todd Sala has a handful of businesses, and most of them are successful. His dental practice is one of the biggest nationwide, and others in his field seek him out for guidance often. But he has had ideas that didn't quite produce that kind of response.
As a teenager living on the streets, Guy Dailey learned to do what it took to survive. When the safety of those he loved was put in question, he made a choice that would shake his life and put him in prison for years.
Blaire Zika is now a blossoming artist, but a series of choices prompted by her own biggest mistake almost left this talent hidden as she was paralyzed by fear of others' judgement.
Living a life that fulfilled herself and her cultural expectations, Nicole White got married and was happy. But things began to shift in her marriage and her options to move forward shrank. It was terrifying and the only choice she had left felt like the worst mistake of her life.
Leaving college in the middle of a PhD and passing up two million-dollar opportunities, Mignon Fogarty has made some huge decisions in her life. But did those choices lead her to happiness?
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